Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Bheem, a humble potter, was an ardent devotee of Lord Venkateswara. Though his heart longed to visit the Lord’s temple at Tirumala, his meager earnings and daily toil kept him bound to his modest hut. Yet, his devotion never wavered.…
Harishchandra Ghat in Varanasi is one of the city’s oldest cremation grounds. It is named after the legendary king Harishchandra, whose life is remembered as a symbol of uncompromising truth. According to ancient texts, Harishchandra ruled the kingdom of Ayodhya…
Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi is one of Hinduism’s holiest places, symbolically regarded as the meeting point of creation and destruction. As the busiest cremation ground on the banks of the Ganga, it is believed that a soul cremated here attains…
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is among the most revered shrines of Hinduism. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, where Lord Shiva is manifested as a brilliant “column of light”. References in the Skanda…
Aranmula, a temple town in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, is renowned for its boat race and an extraordinary handcrafted artifact—the Aranmula Kannadi (Aranmula Mirror). Unlike conventional glass mirrors, this metal mirror, crafted from a secret alloy of copper and tin, offers…
Varanasi, often described as the world’s oldest living city, lies along the western bank of the Ganga with a riverfront marked by 84 ghats. These stone steps leading to the river not only serve as access points but are also…
February, the second month of the Gregorian calendar, derives its name from the Latin Februarius mensis, meaning “month of purification.” The name traces back to Februa, an ancient Roman festival involving purification rites, such as ritual washing, sacrifices, and offerings…
Varanasi, believed to be one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, carries a legacy as rich as its many names. The modern name “Varanasi” comes from its location between two tributaries of the Ganga—the Varuna to the north and…
As India celebrates its Republic Day every January 26, let’s explore the story behind the word “republic.” The word “republic” comes from the Latin rēs pūblica, meaning “public thing,” indicating that the state is governed by representatives chosen by the…
The North Face is a leading brand specializing in high-performance outdoor gear and apparel. Founded in 1966 by young climber Doug Tompkins, who used his savings to start a revolution, the name “The North Face” was chosen because the north…